41 h. ago Expert's 28p straw hack to 'fit way more' in your suitcase when packing

It can be hard trying to stuff everything you need into your suitcase, especially if there's a limit on your baggage. Luckily, this expert tip can see you maximise your luggage space for cheap

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61 h. ago The best mattress toppers for a more comfortable night’s sleep, tested

Whether you’re looking for memory foam, wool, cooling or firm, we reveal the toppers we rate – and whether they can really rescue a bad mattress• The best mattresses: sleep better with our seven rigorously tested picksA mattress topper is like a slice of cheese in a burger: not strictly necessary, but potentially transformative, especially if your bed has all the cosiness of stale bread. Strap a comfy topper on to a hard mattress and it could transform the quality of your sleep at significantly less cost than a new mattress.That’s the promise, anyway. In my neverending quest for a decent night’s kip, I slept on eight bestselling toppers – not all at once, Princess and the Pea style, but for a few nights, each on top of a firm mattress. I was surprised to find so many topper types available, from thick slabs of memory foam to airy cloudbanks of hollowfibre, with one even containing springs.Best mattress topper overall: Simba Hybrid TopperBest budget mattress topperSilentnight Airmax ...

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7 d. ago 13 best mattresses, tried and tested by The Independent’s sleep expert

I’ve spent years testing mattresses for back, side and front sleepers from Simba, Nectar and more

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1 week ago 8 best storage beds to help you maximise space, tested by our sleep experts

Whether you have a double or a king size, with a little bit of help, you can achieve a clutter-free bedroom

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2 w. ago 13 best duvets in 2025, tried and tested by our sleep expert

I snoozed to find the best duvets for every season, so you can have better night’s sleep

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3 w. ago 9 best weighted blankets to ease stress and anxiety, tried and tested

These tried and tested designs will help you drift off to sleep

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4 w. ago I’ve found the best sleep trackers that will help you get a better night’s rest

Make sense of your restless nights with one of these tried and tested sleep trackers

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